IPL 2025: Hardik Pandya & Nita Ambani Hold Head In Shock As Trent Boult Drops Nehal Wadhera's Catch During PBKS Vs MI Match; Video

In a dramatic twist during the high-stakes IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and (MI), a golden opportunity slipped through MI’s fingers as Trent Boult dropped a regulation catch to dismiss Nehal Wadhera in the 10th over of PBKS’s innings. The match is being played at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where a full house watched the moment unfold with gasps.

Chasing a target of 204 runs, Punjab Kings were steadily rebuilding when Hardik Pandya came on to bowl his second over. He delivered a well-directed short ball that forced Wadhera into a mistimed pull. The ball flew to deep fine leg, where Boult was well-positioned to complete the catch. But in a rare lapse of concentration, the seasoned pacer let the ball slip through his hands.

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The immediate reactions told the story of the moment. Hardik Pandya, visibly frustrated, stared in disbelief. But perhaps the most striking reaction came from the stands, where MI owner Nita Ambani was caught on camera holding her head in shock. The crowd buzzed with tension as what should have been a crucial breakthrough turned into a missed opportunity.

The dropped catch could prove to be pivotal in the outcome of the match, as PBKS looked to gather momentum in the middle overs with Wadhera at the crease.

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer wins toss and opts to field first

The toss at the gigantic Narendra Modi Stadium went in favour of Punjab Kings and Shreyas Iyer opted to bowl first against Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 clash, citing overcast conditions at the venue. Both Punjab and Mumbai have confirmed one changes each, with the former bringing in Yuzvendra Chahal for Musheer Khan. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians have drafted in Reece Topley for the injured Richard Gleeson.

Punjab Kings (Playing XI): Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Azmatullah Omarzai, Kyle Jamieson, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal.

Mumbai Indians (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma, Jonny Bairstow(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Raj Bawa, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Reece Topley.